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PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 27, 2024) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Conner Duhan, from Lake Charles, Louisiana, front, and Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Christopher Stamps, from Indianapolis, conduct flight quarters on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) in the Philippine Sea, March 27, 2024. Howard is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (March 21, 2024) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the "Rampagers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, March 21, 2024. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (March 20, 2024) Sailors observe as an E-2C Hawkeye afrom the "Screwtops" of Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 123, launches from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, March 20, 2024. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (Official U.S. Navy photo) Share

RED SEA

RED SEA (March 20, 2024) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) taxis an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Swamp Foxes" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the Red Sea, March 20, 2024. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

LOSSIEMOUTH AIR BASE, Scotland

LOSSIEMOUTH AIR BASE, Scotland (Feb. 20, 2024) Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Noah McKeehan, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, repairs an engine on a P-8A Poseidon on the flight line at Lossiemouth Air Base, Scotland, Feb. 20, 2024. VP-46 was detached to Lossiemouth Air Base for NATO exercise 2024 Steadfast Defender, which demonstrated NATO's ability to defend and protect partner and allied territory and interests from any threat. Airmen from the Royal Air Force also flew with Grey Knights as an integration initiative from events held at Joint Exploration and Discussion of Initiatives (JEDI) weeks earlier, which discussed plans to enhance interoperability between NATO's P-8A Poseidon users. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost) Share

LOSSIEMOUTH AIR BASE, Scotland

LOSSIEMOUTH AIR BASE, SCOTLAND (Feb. 20, 2024) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph McCoy, left, Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Noah McKeehan and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Nixon Deang, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, repair an engine on a P-8A Poseidon on the flight line at Lossiemouth Air Base, Scotland, Feb. 20, 2024. VP-46 was detached to Lossiemouth Air Base for NATO exercise 2024 Steadfast Defender, which demonstrated NATO's ability to defend and protect partner and allied territory and interests from any threat. Airmen from the Royal Air Force also flew with Grey Knights as an integration initiative from events held at Joint Exploration and Discussion of Initiatives (JEDI) weeks earlier, which discussed plans to enhance interoperability between NATO's P-8A Poseidon users. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost) Share

PACIFIC OCEAN

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 18, 2024) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 lowers ammunition onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during a scheduled ammunition onload, March 18, 2023. Boxer is underway conducing routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin C. Leitner) Share

LOSSIEMOUTH AIR BASE, Scotland

LOSSIEMOUTH AIR BASE, Scotland (Feb. 14, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Isiah Tidwell de-ices the wings of a P-8A Poseidon while Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Joseph McCoy stands as safety observer on the flight line at Lossiemouth Air Base, Scotland, Feb. 14, 2024. VP-46 was detached to Lossiemouth Air Base for NATO exercise 2024 Steadfast Defender, which demonstrated NATO's ability to defend and protect partner and allied territory and interests from any threat. Airmen from the Royal Air Force also flew with Grey Knights as an integration initiative from events held at Joint Exploration and Discussion of Initiatives (JEDI) weeks earlier, which discussed plans to enhance interoperability between NATO's P-8A Poseidon users. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacquelin Frost.) Share

BEAUFORT SEA

BEAUFORT SEA (March 15, 2024) A Bell UH-1H helicopter departs Ice Camp Whale during Operation Ice Camp 2024. Ice Camp is a three-week operation that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes) Share

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif.

SAN DIEGO (March 14, 2024) A CMV-22 Osprey assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30 returns from an operational brake check of the aircraft at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., March 14, 2024. Ground operations are part of the Navy's deliberate, multi-phased, conditions based approach for return to safe flight operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Aron Montano) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 10, 2024) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Rooks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), March 10, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share

SOUTH CHINA SEA

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 10, 2024) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Wolf Pack" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), March 10, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Aaron Haro Gonzalez) Share